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Monetary donations

• • Donations in the form of monetary value help us to economically and locally put funds to use for our general operating expenses.

Supply donations

• • We stock our free store with essential survival supplies, which are donated by community members and volunteers.

  • We receive frequent requests for:

    • • adult clothing and undergarments (all sizes; all genders)

      • socks

      • gloves, mittens, hats

      • adult shoes (all sizes; all genders)

      • sleeping bags

      • tents

      • tarps

      • flashlights

      • backpacks of any kind

      • reusable water bottles

      • body wipes

      • body powder

      • bug repellent

Food donations

• • We provide breakfast and lunch, averaging about 140 free meals per week. All food is supplied by community members and volunteers.

  • Our free store is stocked with portable food for our guests to take with them.

  • We receive frequent requests for:

    • • individually packaged snacks

      • cereal

      • instant oatmeal

      • canned goods that do not require can openers

Time donations

• • Our program is 100% operated by volunteers. Possible volunteer tasks include helping in the kitchen, interacting with guests, stocking shelves, filling guest orders, fundraising, marketing, and making purchases on behalf of the center.

Physical donations can be dropped off at The Drop-In Center during operating hours (Saturdays 9:00am-2:00pm; Wednesdays 9:00am-12:00pm). For virtual donations, please see our contact page for links to our GoFundMe and Amazon wish list.

Please email pleasantstreetdropincenter@gmail.com to fill out a volunteer application or to learn more about how you can support The Drop-In Center.

Your support is accepted with kindness and gratitude.